Electrical Product Engineer

Job Summary

The Product Engineer is responsible for technical support and documentation for New Product Development & Introduction (NPDI) and sustaining programs within Vertiv’s Power Switching & Distribution business. Key activities include technical analysis and testing, root cause investigation and corrective action closure, documentation creation, and product development support.

The Product Engineer operates in a global and cross-functional environment and requires close collaboration with Engineering, Procurement, Supplier Quality, Operations, and Field Services. Business Unit: The Power Switching & Distribution team within the Power Management Business Unit is responsible for managing the global portfolio of integrated product and distribution offerings to best serve the customers in the critical infrastructure market.

Key activities include launching new products and services, managing the existing portfolio of products and services, and executing end of production and service. The team operates in a global and cross-functional environment and has frequent interactions with customers, sales, engineering, marketing, and operations.

Responsibilities

Serve as design owner and subject matter expert for assigned Power Switching & Distribution products across the full product lifecycle (from requirements definition through design, validation, industrialization, launch, and sustain). Review and approve technical decisions, trade-offs, and change rationale; ensuring documentation and trackability.

Lead structured troubleshooting of emergent issues at customer sites and factories, including root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) definition. Drive issues to closure — ensuring fixes are developed, validated, documented, released into production, and communicated to all affected stakeholders.

Create and maintain high-quality technical documentation including specifications, user manuals, submittal drawings, application notes, and design records. Identify and support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance cost, quality, or execution efficiency. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline At least 3 years of product engineering experience Demonstrated competence in problem-solving – Root case analysis and corrective action execution. Safely operate electrical equipment up to 600VAC/800VDC and 2.5 MW for testing and investigations. Experience with new product development processes and activities is preferred.

Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and cost structures. Success developing cross-functional and cross-regional relationships to achieve business objectives. Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, PLM and CAD software, and other business applications. Excellent communications skills – written & verbal.

This role is in the office 5 days per week with the potential for domestic travel up to 10% annually Preferences: Advanced degrees or relevant certifications Experience in sourcing, supplier development, manufacturing engineering, or related field #LI-DS1